One of Oprah Magazine's 21 Romance Novels That Are Set to Be the Best of 2020
USA Today bestselling author Talia Hibbert returns with another charming romantic comedy about a young woman who agrees to fake date her friend after a video of him “rescuing” her from their office building goes viral...
Danika Brown knows what she wants: professional success, academic renown, and an occasional roll in the hay to relieve all that career-driven tension. But romance? Been there, done that, burned the T-shirt. Romantic partners, whatever their gender, are a distraction at best and a drain at worst. So Dani asks the universe for the perfect friend-with-benefits—someone who knows the score and knows their way around the bedroom.
When big, brooding security guard Zafir Ansari rescues Dani from a workplace fire drill gone wrong, it’s an obvious sign: PhD student Dani and former rugby player Zaf are destined to sleep together. But before she can explain that fact to him, a video of the heroic rescue goes viral. Suddenly, half the internet is shipping #DrRugbae—and Zaf is begging Dani to play along. Turns out his sports charity for kids could really use the publicity. Lying to help children? Who on earth would refuse?
Dani’s plan is simple: fake a relationship in public, seduce Zaf behind the scenes. The trouble is, grumpy Zaf is secretly a hopeless romantic—and he’s determined to corrupt Dani’s stone-cold realism. Before long, he’s tackling her fears into the dirt. But the former sports star has issues of his own, and the walls around his heart are as thick as his... um, thighs.
The easy lay Dani dreamed of is now more complex than her thesis. Has her wish backfired? Is her focus being tested? Or is the universe just waiting for her to take a hint?
“Talia Hibbert is a rockstar! Her writing is smart, funny, and sexy..."" - Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Little Bridge Island and Princess Diaries series
© 2020 HarperAudio (Audiobook): 9780062941268
Release date
Audiobook: 23 June 2020
One of Oprah Magazine's 21 Romance Novels That Are Set to Be the Best of 2020
USA Today bestselling author Talia Hibbert returns with another charming romantic comedy about a young woman who agrees to fake date her friend after a video of him “rescuing” her from their office building goes viral...
Danika Brown knows what she wants: professional success, academic renown, and an occasional roll in the hay to relieve all that career-driven tension. But romance? Been there, done that, burned the T-shirt. Romantic partners, whatever their gender, are a distraction at best and a drain at worst. So Dani asks the universe for the perfect friend-with-benefits—someone who knows the score and knows their way around the bedroom.
When big, brooding security guard Zafir Ansari rescues Dani from a workplace fire drill gone wrong, it’s an obvious sign: PhD student Dani and former rugby player Zaf are destined to sleep together. But before she can explain that fact to him, a video of the heroic rescue goes viral. Suddenly, half the internet is shipping #DrRugbae—and Zaf is begging Dani to play along. Turns out his sports charity for kids could really use the publicity. Lying to help children? Who on earth would refuse?
Dani’s plan is simple: fake a relationship in public, seduce Zaf behind the scenes. The trouble is, grumpy Zaf is secretly a hopeless romantic—and he’s determined to corrupt Dani’s stone-cold realism. Before long, he’s tackling her fears into the dirt. But the former sports star has issues of his own, and the walls around his heart are as thick as his... um, thighs.
The easy lay Dani dreamed of is now more complex than her thesis. Has her wish backfired? Is her focus being tested? Or is the universe just waiting for her to take a hint?
“Talia Hibbert is a rockstar! Her writing is smart, funny, and sexy..."" - Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Little Bridge Island and Princess Diaries series
© 2020 HarperAudio (Audiobook): 9780062941268
Release date
Audiobook: 23 June 2020
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Manaal
11 Aug 2020
Unpopular opinion:It might just be me because I don’t enjoy reading Romance fiction, but this was seriously a drag. The plot and premise plus the inclusivity in the book was amazing. Danika was a strong character. But I couldn’t connect with the romance.
Meghana
30 Jul 2020
This book turned my stone heart to mush 🥺♥️
Ms
10 Sept 2020
Cute, funny, characters that are human and easy to relate to. Love the diversity and love how the writer has handled difficult issues with care while still managing to keep the humour alive.
Vaishnavi
7 Apr 2022
Narration was good but found the plot to be quite boring… definitely my least favourite brown sisters book
Prachi
22 Nov 2020
Absolutely loved the story and the narration was great too. I’m in love with the Brown sisters so far and can’t wait to read the finale book
Charvi
24 Feb 2024
This just wasn't it.I was bored because it was predictable which is far from a crime but the book felt so repetitive and Dani just didn't strike a chord with me. Turns out I don't like commitment phobe trope either so overall it was kinda disappointing.
Avani
5 May 2021
Love this series
Shraddha
16 Jul 2020
I related to Danika Brown and could almost feel her feelings for her! Talia Hibbert has done an amazing job of keeping the book candid, raw and honest.
Username
17 Jun 2021
I am glad i gave this series another try i love this work
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